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Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Two Ukrainian citizens who have long worked for Russian intelligence have been identified as the suspects behind two acts of sabotage on…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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The 30 most bike-friendly cities in the world
Over the last decade, dozens of cities have reshaped streets around cycling and slower, safer, healthier travel. Take Paris: at rush hour,…
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Cloudflare down: X and more apps hit by internet outage
A number of websites, including social media platform X, appear to have been hit by problems affecting internet infrastructure firm,…
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Heinz goes all-in on Thanksgiving leftovers with squeezable turkey gravy
Each year after Thanksgiving, people flock to TikTok to show off the elaborate sandwiches they build out of their holiday meal leftovers.…
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MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage
MPs and members of the House of Lords have been warned by MI5 that they face a significant risk of espionage from the Chinese state.…
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Even (especially) in the age of AI, here’s why I hire for character over skill
Imagine you’re watching a basketball game. You’re not focused on the stat sheet—you’re watching how the players read the court, pivot when…
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Revisiting management systems
Today marks a milestone: my 250th “Playing to Win/Practitioner Insights” series post. Back on October 5, 2020, when I published the first…
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Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January
Archie MitchellBusiness reporter Household energy bills are expected to fall slightly in the new year before rising again in April,…
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USPS is raising prices: What to know about package shipping, stamps, and other post office services in 2026
If it seems like everything is getting more expensive, you’re right. Thanks to inflation (up 3%), which has affected goods from food to…
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How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Even though elements of Shabana Mahmood's package of asylum reforms had been pre-announced over the course of several days, there was…
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Why do smart people do dumb things?
What does it mean to be “smart” or “dumb”? Few questions are more deceptively complex. Most of us have strong opinions about what those…
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Once-extinct European wildcats set to make a comeback in England
Jenny Kumah and Malcolm Prior,BBC News rural affairs team Wildcats – one of the UK's most critically endangered mammals – could make a…
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Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing
Investigations have been opened into eight companies, including ticket resellers and driving schools, by the UK's competition regulator as…
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In leadership, you get what you expect
It’s been 70 years since Douglas McGregor sketched a management theory at MIT Sloan that leaders still ignore—and their teams pay the…
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If you haven’t failed big, you aren’t ready to lead
The most enduring leaders aren’t the ones with flawless résumés. They’re the ones who’ve been tested, humbled, and reshaped by failure.…
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The Ashes: Mark Wood bowls in Perth nets to boost England first-Test hopes
Wood, one of the fastest bowlers to play Test cricket for England, has a chequered injury history. His latest spell out of the Test side…
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5 AI newsletters to make you sound smart, fast
It should be shocking to nobody that we’re dealing with an absolute surplus of AI consumables. Breakthroughs. Policy changes. New tools…
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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Faisal Islam,Economics editor and Rachel Clun,Business reporter People should not "blindly trust" everything AI tools tell them, the boss…
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When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now want them released?
Bernd Debusmann Jrat the White House US President Donald Trump has urged Republicans in Congress to vote to release more files relating to…
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Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Yolande Knell,Middle East correspondent, Jerusalem and Wahiba Ahmed,Jerusalem Aid agencies have reiterated calls for Israel to allow more…
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KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character Rumi's journey
Chi Chi Izundu & Rebecca ThornBBC Global Women This is part of the Global Women series from the BBC World Service, sharing extraordinary…
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Northern Ireland 1-0 Luxembourg: NI enter play-offs with 'a lot of optimism' - Michael O'Neill
In a side that was already missing key players such as the Charles brothers, Shea and Pierce, and the suspended Daniel Ballard, youth got…
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Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution, which endorses Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza. Included in…